Drewvale vs Parkinson
The verdict
Drewvale rates higher for transport (49 vs 30). Drewvale is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 24.9 km).
Scores
DrewvaleParkinson
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 60 |
| Transport | 49 | 30 |
| Education | 61 | 61 |
| Liveability | 92 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,779 | 11,148 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,243 | $2,188 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.3% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 49.2% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.1 |
Growth: Drewvale — · Parkinson —
Property
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 921 | 933 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 418 | 413 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Drewvale · Parkinson
Transport
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 6.7 km |
Liveability
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.0 km | 19.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.8 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Drewvale | Parkinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,779 | 11,148 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,984 | 11,626 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Drewvale or Parkinson?
Drewvale and Parkinson have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Drewvale or Parkinson?
Drewvale has the higher transport score (Drewvale 49/100 vs Parkinson 30/100).
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